OUR MISSION
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview to students about the music industry as it pertains to the technology it uses to create and produce music for the mass market, as well as most aspects of the industry.
In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of music in reading and writing notation, composing original music through digital means, identification by sight and sound of various instruments, evaluate the social impact of history and cultures on music in the United States and across the world, and to explore career opportunities in the music business with an emphasis on traditional and non-traditional pathways.
In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of music in reading and writing notation, composing original music through digital means, identification by sight and sound of various instruments, evaluate the social impact of history and cultures on music in the United States and across the world, and to explore career opportunities in the music business with an emphasis on traditional and non-traditional pathways.
course length
Our five-month course, sectioned into two quarters, is offered in the fall (August to December) and again in the spring (January to June) and may be taken up to three times for course credit to satisfy fine arts requirement for graduation. This course is now eligible for CTE credits.
Updated 01.05.25
schedule
Poly HS retains a 4X4 schedule in which there are four quarters in the year. Each quarter equates to one traditional semester's length of learning. There are only four periods per quarter and each class is 88 minutes in length.
EMPHASIS ON CAREER ROLES
*Note: this list is continually growing as the course develops and matures over time
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MUSIC PRODUCTION
Performing/Recording Artist Beat Maker Composer (TV, film, video games) Foley Artist/Engineer Lyricist Mastering Engineer Mixing Engineer Music Director Music/Sound Editor Producer Recording Engineer Recording Studio Manager Session Musician Songwriter Sound Designer |
MUSIC DISTRIBUTION
Music Coordinator Music Publisher Music Supervisor Sync and Licensing Agent MANAGEMENT
Artist/Personal Manager Project Manager (Label Services) MARKETING/ANALYTICS
A&R Coordinator A&R Administrator Campus Representative Consumer Researcher Data Analyst Field Merchandiser Marketing Coordinator Marketing Strategist |
LIVE / EVENTS
Artist/Performer Booking Agent Concert Promoter Concert Technician DJ Event Coordinator Lighting Technician Live Sound Engineer Production Manager Stage Manager Talent Buyer Tour Manager LEGAL & FINANCE
Artist Royalties Analyst/Manager Business Manager Entertainment Lawyer |